Civil service hailed for sharing common aim to develop state
KUCHING: Sarawak civil servants are called to continue working as a team to identify and enhance their strengths to remain competitive and move Sarawak towards a developed state in the country.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the Sarawak Civil Service had played its role well in complementing the state government’s role in transforming Sarawak into an advanced and high-income state.
“I believe that Sarawak Civil Service is quite different (from other civil services) in the country.
“We are a team regardless of background and positions, and we share common objectives and agenda, which is to develop Sarawak to be the most developed state in the country,” he said at the Chinese New Year gathering hosted by the Premier’s Department at the State Legislative Assembly Complex here yesterday.
Abang Johari said Chinese New Year is one of the significant festivals celebrated in the state to foster closer rapport among the various communities so as to enhance better understanding of each other’s cultures.
He extended his appreciation to the civil servants for enabling his administration to implement various development plans for the people.
According to him, selected Sarawak civil servants will be participating in short courses to expose them to case studies, which should enlighten them on the current technology, equipping them with problemsolving skills.
“Meaning we want to expose you to current technology in facing problems and finding solutions. Case study will benefit you in terms of how you want to solve issues that are faced by the government.
“On my part, my Cabinet also has to adjust when we formulate policies. We want to make policies that are practical and current and brace challenges faced by the government,” he said.
The Premier also thanked civil servants particularly those who had to sacrifice their weekends to discharge their duties.
“We have to execute our duties even on weekends. For you, it’s only selective weekends. For us, we have to spend every weekend to be with the people and to study and see the development we have achieved.
“Hopefully, we are in good health, the country is good, we are united and we move forward to make Sarawak prosperous in the Year of the Dragon.”
Earlier, event organising chairman Deputy State Secretary Dato Hii Chang Kee in his speech described civil servants as the backbone of Sarawak government in ensuring that the state’s vision and mission are achieved.